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A Georgia buyer found a 2025 Ford F-150 5.0L V8 with 38,000 miles. Torque News explains why this rapid personal mileage is actually a reliable win that beats dealership depreciation, provided it passes the 10-speed transmission software check.
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner replaced the factory 24-inch setup with 20x9 Almax wheels and Pirelli 285/65R20 EV-rated tires. The ride barely changed, the noise got worse, and the early efficiency numbers were strange enough to deserve a closer look.
By Armen Hareyan on
GM may be finally building the 2027 GMC Sierra AT4 that owners actually wanted from day one, and Ford and Ram may have had a lot to do with forcing that decision.
By Aram Krajekian on
A warranty repair may have fixed the engine, but this 2024 Toyota Tundra owner explains how a lower market value led to long term ownership frustration.
By Aram Krajekian on
This Ford F-150 PowerBoost owner thought he was paying extra for peace of mind, but his “Gold Certified” truck became the exact opposite.
By Aram Krajekian on
An early ownership testimony shows why the GMC Sierra EV Denali is winning over truck buyers but also why some are still hesitant to fully trust first generation electric trucks.
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner used his 4K Tow Package truck to haul a Polaris RZR through Idaho hills and came back with a real number: 17.8 mpg over 212 miles.
By Tinsae Aregay on
The highly anticipated, more affordable $59,990 Cybertrucks are beginning to appear at Tesla service centers across the country. This indicates Tesla is close to starting deliveries of the sold-out cheaper Cybertruck variant.
By Armen Hareyan on
There is a hidden story about GM Authority's report regarding Silverado and Sierra engine reliability improvements, and the most overlooked detail isn't about GM's quality control.
By Armen Hareyan on
GM is finally fixing the reliability concerns of the Silverado and Sierra engines that have hurt owner confidence.
By Denis Flierl on
GM technicians are bypassing backlogs by relocating Sierra fuel pump modules inside the cab. Torque News uncovers this rogue forensic fix for 2019-2026 trucks, offering owners a survival action plan against frame-rail corrosion and sudden failures.
By Denis Flierl on
A brand-new 2026 GMC Sierra 1500 X31 failed at just 849 miles due to a known fuel module issue. Tow truck drivers report a widespread failure pattern across 2019-2026 Chevrolet Silverado and GMC Sierra trucks, raising major new reliability concerns.
By Denis Flierl on
Torque News technical analysis by Denis Flierl identifies a critical gap between factory maintenance schedules and component longevity, as 4th-Gen Toyota Tacoma 8-speed automatic transmission failures trigger nationwide class-action lawsuit alerts.
By Noah Washington on
A furious Rivian owner spray-painted “Don’t Buy Junk” across his R1T and parked it directly across from Rivian’s downtown Denver showroom. His complaint centers on a disputed battery repair bill, but the bigger story is what it says about EV ownership.
By Denis Flierl on
Don't let dealers steal your V6 equity. Discover the exact 3-step strategy to bypass showroom traps, execute a direct lease buyout, and unlock thousands in hidden cash from your 2023 Toyota Tacoma before the secondary market shifts.
By Denis Flierl on
An Ohio Toyota owner’s dilemma exposes a 2026 Tacoma lease trap. Before trading your 2023 V6 TRD Sport for a $279/mo 2026 turbo SR5 deal, calculate your massive residual equity. Here is why buying out your 4th-Gen truck saves thousands over upgrading.
By Noah Washington on
A Ford Maverick Hybrid owner just towed a loaded 17-foot camper and says it handled the job well. But buried in his setup is a tongue-weight detail that every Maverick owner should understand before hitching up a travel trailer.
By Denis Flierl on
Buying a used truck under $35,000? Senior Reporter Denis Flierl breaks down the ultimate playbook, tracking high-mileage V8 platforms versus the severe mechanical liabilities of downsized turbos to protect you from the luxury truck debt trap
By Noah Washington on
A GMC Sierra EV owner pulled a 28-foot Airstream 224 miles from Brooklyn to Massachusetts without stopping to charge and still arrived with 14% battery left. The numbers reveal what EV truck towing can really look like.
By Tim Healey on
Mitsubishi will soon be selling a Pajero SUV here -- and the brand is also planning to re-enter the mid-size pickup truck segment. That's a market it abandoned long ago.
By Noah Washington on
GM’s Hummer X SUV cuts nearly 18 inches from the current Hummer EV and finally makes the idea feel usable. The concept points to a smaller, tougher reset Hummer badly needs.
By Tim Healey on
Having your vehicle ripped apart for a repair is never ideal, but sometimes it ends up working out for the better. Such is the case with this 2021 Toyota Tacoma TRD.
By Denis Flierl on
Think a luxury truck is a safe investment? Think again. This consumer-advocate action plan exposes the hidden post-warranty repair costs and rapid asset depreciation trapping owners of modern GMC Sierra and Ram 1500 pickups once coverage ends.
By Denis Flierl on
A 4-time GMC Sierra owner (including 2 Denalis and 2 AT4s) just jumped ship to a 6th Gen Ram 1500 Limited Longhorn. While he loves the luxury interior, he reveals long-term reliability concerns that keep him cautious about his new truck.
By Noah Washington on
A Cybertruck owner found a B-pillar camera hot enough to pull his hand back while parked in a 72°F garage. The bigger concern: the truck may have no visible warning when a camera heater misbehaves.
By John Goreham on
I understand why folks who don't identify as a truck person still buy trucks. Here's why the 2026 Toyota Tundra might be the right truck for you. Here's the case for the full-size pickup built for civilians, not contractors.
By Noah Washington on
A used F-150 Lightning towed a 9,000-pound boat home with just 7% battery left. The scary part is the range math. The surprising part is the owner still loves the truck.
By Mary Conway on
This is the third annual two-day event exclusively for F-150 Raptor, Bronco Raptor, and Ranger Raptor owners and guests. Instructors will be on hand for hot laps and training for extreme jumps and off-roading. Tickets go on sale June 1st.
By Tim Healey on
Dealerships and independent repair shops are always working to earn customer loyalty, perhaps for life. One owner of a 2022 Toyota Tundra has a story about how a dealership earned his loyalty through both sales and service despite being 40 miles away.
By Denis Flierl on
Stuck in the service bay? This strategic guide exposes Ford's strict warranty approval rules for the 2026 F-150 and provides a step-by-step consumer action plan to bypass dealership bottlenecks, leverage BBB arbitration, and get back on the road.